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ISSUE No 18 | AUTUMN 2O19
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I hope you've had an amazing summer ladies. It feels strange to be writing this intro for our autumn issue when I am looking out of my window at a gorgeous August sunny day - there's not a cloud in the sky! We've had a real mix of weather this summer, from scorching temperatures to torrential downpours. But as the season turns, we can look forward to trees ablaze with colour, cosy cardis and (hopefully) pumpkins from our allotment. Welcome to the autumn issue of QueenBee! This issue is bursting with inspirational stories and articles for women, from colourful fashion, autumn makeup trends and using your buttock muscles! Plus, our two new fitness experts, Yaba and Tola tell us about the benefits of HIIT workouts (that's high intensity interval training in case you were wondering!). We've got the low down on the QueenBee allotment plus a multitude of tips, advice and information. So sit back and enjoy... it’s going to be a colourful one!
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New reads by local authors
New, local dementia care
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Autumn equinox
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Orchard Mews opens
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Autumn makeup
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Singing in the rain!
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Coping with stress
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GRAIN to GLASS
All Saints Brewery is Stamford’s hidden gem, offering tours for ale lovers keen to learn about a process that has changed little over the centuries
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he fact that there’s a working brewery in the centre of the Lincolnshire town of Stamford is one of this attractive area’s bestkept secrets. All Saints Brewery, and its cobblestone yard, are tucked away in the centre of the town. They don’t shout about it, but if you book a guided tour of the brewery you can see where organic fruit beers are made, then enjoy a glass in a cosy bar. Manager of the adjoining Melbourn Bros Pub, Dan Bourner, leads the tours with infectious enthusiasm. You’ll see the front of the original polished black boiler that overlooks the current modern version across the way. Head up the wooden steps and trace the flow of the fragrant grain as it enters the building to begin its journey through the brewing process. A steam engine dating back to 1910 powers both the mill, which turns the grain into fine ‘grist’, and the mash tub where the grist is combined with boiling water and wheat. The hot liquid is blended with hops in a huge copper vat, sending a delicious fragrance up the chimney. The liquid ferments in
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huge polished wooden tanks being transferred by tanker to Samuel Smith’s brewery in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, where it’s bottled.
Take a tour of the brewery, which has changed little since the 1800s
On your way around the brewery, built in 1825 and re-built following a fire in 1876, you’ll see all sorts of fascinating items from its past. You can step inside the foreman’s offices, laid out exactly as they were in the heyday of the brewery with ledger books and other paraphernalia, including measuring equipment and original bottles. The coopers’ workstation, where the wooden barrels were made, is still exactly as they might have left it at the end of a working day. • Pre-booked tours cost £6.50 per person, call 01780 752186 or visit allsaintsbrewery.co.uk ^
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All Saints is a working brewery in the heart of Stamford
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Autumn Equinox by Lexie Wrightson
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he wheel of the year is making the final turn from the zest and heat of summer into the season of mellow fruitfulness and mists of Autumn. The harvest is almost over and the equinox, or festival of Mabon, is a time to take a few moments to honour the changing seasons and give thanks for the abundance of food provided by earth. Like spring equinox, this is another point of perfect balance on the journey through the Wheel of the Year. Night and day are again of equal length and in perfect equilibrium dark and light, masculine and feminine, inner and outer, in balance. But we are again on the cusp of transition as the light begins to wane and we move into the dark half of the year as the sun weakens, the nights grow longer and the days shorter.
• Pick damsons, sloes and blackberries to eat or make into delicious homemade gins. • Clear out and complete those projects you have been meaning to do all summer. We often think of spring as the time to clear out but now is the perfect time to complete unfinished projects and clear your home of unwanted stuff. Prepare to hibernate! • Plant bulbs which will hide in the earth until early Spring beckons. Make each one a hope, idea or aspiration for spring and wait until their little green noses show above ground - to remind you!
• Celebrate with a feast for friends and family using as much fruit and veg, locally grown or from your garden
Most of all as the nights draw in and days are colder, prepare yourself to hibernate with good books, films and be gentle with yourself, allowing rest after the hectic summer. We naturally want to hunker down as we are drawn back into the dark to complete the wheel of the year ^
• Go for a walk in the woods and notice the changes in the season, collect fallen leaves
> You can contact Lexie on 07915078843 www.lexiewrightson.com
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to decorate your house or if you have children get them to create an autumn collage.
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eciding whether the time has come to move into a residential care home is one of life’s biggest decisions. How do you know which one is right for you? Peterborough Care is a family-run organisation founded by Shammy and David Marjara that has provided residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in Peterborough since 1984. Shammy, a registered nurse, had a real passion for working with older people in hospital and the community so she and her husband David decided to open Broadleigh Nursing Home over thirty years ago. Their two sons Amar and Ajay (pictured below) later joined the business and Peterborough Care has gone from strength to strength. They are the longest established and largest older people care home provider in Peterborough. This is testament to the passion they hold for delivering the highest quality of care for their
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residents and the reputation that they have maintained in the community. They operate only in Peterborough to ensure that quality and management of their homes is maintained to the highest standards, whilst guaranteeing excellent relationships and understandings with community services and medical practitioners. The latest addition to their portfolio is the fabulous Thorpe Wood Care Home in Peterborough, which provides residential and dementia care. Opened in 2019, it is a brand new fifty-bed care home located in a quiet area near Thorpe Wood Golf Course and Ferry Meadows Country Park. The home is divided into four households and the approach has been developed to create a safe, familiar atmosphere in each of the households where residents can get to know each other and the staff and not feel lost and confused in such a large home. All rooms are ensuite with many overlooking the golf course. All residents have access to spacious gardens, a cinema room, hair salon and sensory rooms plus there is an on call
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The facts on dementia make stark reading. • There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. • 225,000 will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes. • 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have dementia. • 70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia or severe memory problems. • There are over 42,000 people under 65 with dementia in the UK. • More than 25,000 people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in the UK are affected.
nurse system in place to address the needs of those with dementia, open viewing and visiting time and personal memory boxes outside each bedroom. Peterborough Care encourages you and your partner/relative to visit them and have a good look around. It is the best way to see if the care home you’re interested in is a ‘good fit’ for you.
You can take as long as you need and ask as many questions as you wish and if you’re not sure, you can go back for a second visit! If you need information about funding your stay, speak with a director who can provide advice on funding options ^ > Please call 01733 562 328 to book your visit or for more information go to www peterboroughcare.com QueenBee Autumn 2019
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QueenBeetrends Pink Floral Pyjamas There’s no better feeling than slipping into a new pair of pyjamas with a hot chocolate on a chilly evening. These ones from George are adorable! George at Asda • £15
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Faux Fur Mule Slippers You can’t have new pyjamas without new slippers! These fluffy pink ones are not only super cosy and comfortable, but they match the PJs too! Next • £12
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream The IT Cosmetics CC Cream not only has SPF 50, but it has skin loving ingredients which help with anti-ageing. On top of all that, it’s full coverage!
Boots • £31
Faux Leather Biker Jacket Make every outfit look effortless whether it’s a plain tee and jeans or a cute evening dress – the choices are endless. Topshop • £49
Babyliss 2337U Hair Envy Waver Lusting after those beachy waves now summer has ended? Get beautiful, effortless waves with this easy-to-use waver! Argos • £30 12
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Black Leather-Look Boots Boots are an essential for autumn and chunky, military style ones are the way forward! Pair them with a cute midi dress or go full on biker with some jeans and a leather jacket. New Look • £35.99
QueenBeetrends Charlotte Tilbury Red Hot Lips 2.0 in Red Hot Susan A brick-coloured lip is an absolute must for autumn. Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks are not only cruelty free, but the case is reusable! And when they look as chic as this, why wouldn’t you invest?! John Lewis • £28
Self Belt Detail Blazer Boohoo.com • £30
Knotted Headband Hair accessories are quickly coming back into fashion and why not make the most of it and choose an autumn inspired colour? Claire’s • £5.50
Pearly Snap Clips If headbands aren’t really your thing, these cute pearly hair clips are also on trend right now and can make any hair style look ten times more fabulous!
Accessorize • £10
Straight Leg Trouser Suits for women have been around for years but now it’s finally time to wear them outside the office! Dress them up with a pair of strappy heels or dress them down with some white trainers. Boohoo.com • £18
Cacharel Yes I Am Eau de Parfum 30ml This perfume is described as bold, independent and daring – and it’s exactly that. With top notes of mandarin, raspberry and sandalwood, Yes I Am is fun, flirty and perfect for the new season ahead. Boots • £35
Simply Pure Hydrating Night Serum After all the summer sun, you need to replenish your skin with some moisture. This Superdrug own brand serum is perfect for drenching your skin. It may sound too good to be true but it’s full of all the skin-loving goodness! Superdrug • £3.99
I Heart Revolution Blush Hearts in Queen of Hearts A flushed, rosy look is perfect in the cooler months. With this one you can achieve the perfect, natural look with some added glow. Superdrug • £4.99 QueenBee Autumn 2019
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#QueenBeeloves PRELOVED FASHION Dolly wears a pre-loved 80's vintage purple sequin jacket from @studiothriftyfour
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Pre-loved crushed velvet cape from @studiothriftyfour
Pre-loved gold vintage chainmail bag from @studiothriftyfour
Astrid in pre-loved gold shorts from @studiothriftyfour
Dolly wears a pre-loved 70s vintage red mirrored two piece from @studiothriftyfour
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MICHELLE ABBOTT, OUR REGULAR STYLE CONTRIBUTOR TALKS ABOUT INTRODUCING COLOUR TO YOUR WARDROBE
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t’s easy to stick to what you know and there is nothing wrong with that, but sometimes it is a really good thing to try something different, to push yourself out of your comfort zone. This applies to all areas of life, but this time, I’m referring specifically to introducing colour into your wardrobe.
How do you wear colour? You might reach for black trousers/skirt to style with a brightly coloured top - or try to ‘tone down’ a zingy dress underneath a black jacket. Think again. I’d personally steer away from blocks of black to accompany colour.
I’m as guilty as anyone of relying on black, navy and neutral when dressing - but over the past few years I have really learnt to embrace colour and experiment with all things rainbow hued.
Try a neutral tone - grey, beige or white, or denim (denim works with everything) or, wear colour with colour - toning or clashing - it’s quite liberating! And once you’ve got over the feeling that everyone is looking at you (if they are it’s because you look fabulous and they are planning their own colour assault), you’ll find it far less scary, you’ll notice the impact on your mood (I never fail to feel happy when I’m wearing red), and hopefully you’ll find the shades which work for you and will embrace a more colourful way of dressing. Most of all, and this sounds obvious, have fun with colour, this is what clothes are supposed to do!
So where to start? First, find a colour that works for you - and try various shades acid yellow might sap the life from your appearance, but a mustard tone may make it glow. I personally love red and bright pink these colours look fabulous clashed together too. It’s just a case of picking something that you naturally gravitate towards, and seeing how it looks, but also how it makes you feel. Ask others for opinions - I often speak to ladies whilst shopping and hand them something colourful (I can’t help myself I’ve never had a bad reaction yet!). They nearly always say they would never have picked it and proceed to the changing room! For the more cautious an easy way to introduce colour is with accessories - look for a bright bag to lift a neutral outfit. A colourful shoe looks amazing styled with camel, white, denim or to pick out a shade from a print dress. Think about a belt or a fabulous pair of tassel earrings to lift your look.
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If you follow my instagram page you’ll see that I practice what I preach and am always on the look out for gorgeous colourful pieces from both high street and independent brands ^
Michelle x Follow Michelle on instagram for daily style inspiration @maison_abbott
TILT Orange Tote Bag With Buckle, TopShop • £25
Floral knee length waisted dress, M&S • £39.50
Mini resin hoops, TopShop • £8.50
Platform Mules, Topshop • £46
Autograph corduroy blazer M&S • £99
Toolally Houndstooth Drop Earrings, John Lewis • £45
Smyth Tweed Blazer, Boden • £160 Mustard cocoon cardi, TopShop • £39
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The 4D Laser Facelift by Annalisa Phillips,
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s a practicing aesthetic therapist I’m lucky enough to spend the majority of my time talking to women, predominantly women over the age of 50. I find my clients to be funny, interesting and with a strong sense of inner self that comes with life experience. I often quiz them about life advice, parenting my children or business development and I feel lucky that I am trusted to look after their aesthetic needs! I also find that they have common concerns when it comes to skin ageing. Skin laxity, dehydration and loss of volume are generally what women are faced with once the body enters peri-menopause when collagen (the springs in the mattress of the skin) production stops. Lack of estrogen leads to a thinning of the skin and often an increase in production of pigment. At the clinic the all-encompassing option that treats clients who present with these concerns is the 4D Laser Facelift. 4D Face Lifting is the process of using two different types of medical grade laser at four different modalities to work on deeper, medical and superficial connective structures of the skin, while simutaneously targeting different skin imperfections. All non-surgical skin rejuvenation is based on heating the skin to promote neocolleganthesis. The reason 4D Laser
Face Lifting is our method of choice at The Beautiful Truth is the accuracy and speed at which we can reach the target temptrature at the target tissue. We can also vary the primary focus of the session to tackle the clients specific concerns. One depth for tightening the jowls, neck and deeper facial lines and another for fine lines and open pores. We then have the added benefit of being able to treat the surface of the skin with a light non ablative laser peel that has minimal downtime and maximum results. The latest technology means gone are the days of two week recovery while your face peels off! Recently Kim Kardashian posted her experience with the 4D Facelift which demonstrates the popularity of the treatment with the Hollywood set and indeed all over the world. However, more importantly for me, my amazing, strong and wise clients in Peterborough have been loving the results over the last three years and that is what really matters. 4D Facelift is available at The Beautiful Truth with clinical director Annalisa for ÂŁ200 per session. Annalisa is a Level 4 laser and light qualified aesthetic therapist with over 10 years experience in advanced skin treatments. Consultations are free of charge. > To book your complimentary noninvasive 4D Laser Facelift consultation call 01733 555540. Visit our website for more information www.beautiful-truth.co.uk ^ QueenBee Autumn 2019
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How to switch up your
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utumn is creeping up on us; with the days looking duller and the latest spell of downpours, you’ve had to choose an umbrella as your go-to accessory and there’s definitely a change in the air.
this year, paired with a very stripped back natural eyeshadow and a layer of lip balm to compliment it (see our summer issue article for a step-by-step of how to achieve the perfect summer skin!) and this makeup look certainly isn’t going anywhere.
But how do you switch up your makeup routine? Here at Kiss & Makeup™️ we love to keep ahead of the trends but also believe that makeup is such a personal preference.
So how do we adapt it for the Autumn? Think of it like your wardrobe - you can still wear your favourite slogan ‘T’ and floaty skirt, but you’ll need to add a cardigan or leather jacket and swap those summer sandals for some closed toes.
If you like something, you should most definitely rock it, whether it ‘suits you’ or not! That said, there are some pointers we can give you to keep you ‘on-trend’ for the autumn season. 2019 so far has seen a big shift in makeup trends. Swapping strong, clean structured brows for a full and fluffy over-grown style. Golden, glowing skin has been the look of 22
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Your makeup is no different! The trends of this year are here to stay, so it’s all about keeping the ‘Golden Glows’ and adding in a few extras. Keep your brows and skin exactly the same. You just simply need to add in these 3 things to achieve the perfect autumn look...
QueenBeemakeup EYESHADOW: Enhance your eye makeup look, for a subtle but sexy autumnal twist. Choose a matte eyeshadow and apply all over the eyelid, gently blurring with circular motions into the socket space.
LIPSTICK Vamp it up with deep red, burgundy and purple toned lipsticks. Dare to go darker with your lippie and trust us, you won’t regret it! Maybelline lipstick Berry Bossy >
TOP TIP: For a natural look try mustard shades or for a heavier look try burgundy/purple shades
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EYELINER Eyeliner was a big focus on the Fall 2019 runway shows, with some strong and bold styles looks leading the way. However, for most of us, it’s hard enough to get a straight line with a liquid eyeliner! Thankfully, the wearable style for the next few months, is smokey liner - phew! Using a Kohl pencil, rub along the lash line. Use a black or dark brown eyeshadow on a cotton bud to smudge along the liner and you will have yourself a sultry liner look, to subtly darken up your eye makeup. TOP TIP: Only apply to the outer area of your eyelid for a softer look or for a stronger look, do the same technique on your bottom lash line too!
TOP TIP: If you’re not used to a dark lipstick, use just a tiny amount with some balm or gloss on top! So that’s it! Mustard or burgundy eyeshadow, smokey eyeliner and a darker lipstick is all you need to get the perfect autumn makeup look! Thanks for reading and we look forward to sharing some more of our secrets with you in the next issue. Please tag us in your selfies! If you would like to learn more, we offer 1-2-1 and group makeup lessons too! ^ See you next issue… > Kiss and Makeup Facebook: Kiss and Makeup UK Insta: kiss_and_makeup_uk Visit www.kissandmakeupuk.net 1291 Lincoln Road PE4 6LJ, Peterborough and 40 Mereview Industrial Estate, Yaxley PE7 3HS QueenBee Autumn 2019
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ntroducing QueenBee's health and fitness experts, Yaba and Tola. These inspirational ladies are on a mission to help us get strong, fit and healthy! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for tips, advice and motivational videos from this dynamic duo @queenbeemag. Here they tell us about the benefits of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)...
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pending hours and hours on the treadmill is no longer necessary to get those fitness gains. The new recommendation for healthy adults is at least 30 minutes of moderateintensity physical activity five days a week OR 20 minutes of more vigorous activity 3 days a week. Adding a 20 minute HIIT session has also been recommended 1-2 days a week (ACSM, 2011). Why try HIIT? This quick and fun alternative has the added benefit of improving blood pressure, cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes, reducing abdominal fat and maintaining muscle mass.
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Yaba Afful-Logotse BSc Director, Afful Health & Fitness Ltd www.affulhf.com t. 07956 494 821
20 minutes is a very concise timeframe; therefore, it is important that you are getting the most effective workout during this time. On the next page are 5 simple steps to help you achieve a successful 20 Minute HIIT Workout...
Tola Macaulay BSc MSTA MSMA Clinical Director TMacLife Ltd. www.tmaclife.com t. 0330 043 2326
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20 MIN HIIT WORKOUT TO ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS ONE SPACE Firstly decide on your space. This workout is designed to be easy and efficient so use the variety of options you have available to you without overthinking. This can be done at home in your living area, bedroom or kitchen. You can also incorporate outdoor space such as your local park or garden. Or even make the most of your gym membership and use the studio space when it’s free. A SPRINKLE OF EQUIPMENT One of the best parts of this method is that you don’t actually need any equipment. You can get the best of the workout by simply using your body weight. However, if you decide to add some variation to the program you can easily increase the resistance by using dumbbells, ankle weights or resistance bands. If you don’t have any fitness equipment don’t stress about going out and breaking the bank - get creative and use household items to add some weight. Include things such as tinned veg, pots, pans, children’s toys or even old text books! A HANDFUL OF EXERCISES You literally only need about 6 different exercises. Once you’ve mastered them you can progress to variations of these to make things a little bit more challenging (e.g fast walking, squats, lunges, push ups). Start with a 1-minute warmup to get your heart rate pumping (e.g. jogging on the spot or star jumps), followed by your 6 exercises (each lasting 30 seconds with a 30 second rest). Repeat 3 times, then perform a cool down for 1 minute (e.g. walking on the spot, stretching)*
A DASH OF CONSISTENCY Like most things results are not going to happen overnight. So, make sure you start with at least 2 sessions a week. Choose two 20 minute sessions that work well for you to avoid a decline in participation. You can do this in the morning before work, during your children’s nap time, in your lunch break at work or even in the evening when you would otherwise be lounging on the sofa watching Netflix! Whatever you choose make sure you stick to it and you’ll begin to see and feel the benefits in no time! IS THIS FOR ME? A 20-minute workout really is as simple as it sounds. Regardless of age, gender or fitness level, HIIT training is for all people. As long as you have the desire and determination, you’re good to go! Start by modifying the intensity of the workout to a preferable challenging level. > If you want some professional 1-2-1 advice to kickstart your fitness journey, sign up for one of the many personalised programmes with Afful Health & Fitness by visiting www.teamafful.com > Why not attend an upcoming TMacLife Female Fitness Brunch? We address a Fitness topic specific to women in the form of a workshop demonstration. Book your space at www.TMacLife.com/events
One of the best parts of this method is that you don’t actually need any equipment.
*N.B: For specific exercises be sure to contact either Yaba or Tola to learn how to do these exercises as well as this we can ensure you are doing them correctly.
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QueenBeecanines WELCOME TO SHELLEY HEADING, OWNER OF THE DOGHOUSE ACADEMY. HERE SHE SHARES HER CANINE KNOWLEDGE WITH QUEENBEE READERS AND TELLS US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HERSELF AND HER LOCAL BUSINESS.
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am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to help the QueenBee canine population and their guardians improve on every aspect of their lives - from training and behaviour, to enrichment and husbandry care and more. I have been a dog trainer for over 23 years. I live at home on a working arable farm in Thorney with husband Rob, sons Ollie 12, Liam 23, our 2 dogs - Wilma an 8 yr old Hungarian Vizsla (as seen on my leaflets) and newbie Orla, a 5 month old black Labrador and our rescue cat Nortie the Tortie! At The Dog House Academy our methods are up-to-date with proven scientific research. We always use positive reward based methods which are proven to work and have the added benefit of developing a strong lifetime bond between dog and owner, filled with love, trust and mutual respect. The Dog House Academy offers group classes, 1-2-1 sessions, workshops and seminars for the pet owner and professional instructors. We are also about to launch a membership site, allowing us to offer
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online dog training for dogs that are not suitable for group courses or for owners that just want to have fun with their dogs at home. The Dog House Academy aims to promote responsible dog ownership and educate owners and the public about dogs. For dogs we aim to be kind, fair and effective and we teach owners that dog training is fun! As a qualified dog trainer, I hold qualifications with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) no 308 where members are assessed against a strict criteria. I am also a member of ABTC, ICAN. I hold Canine behaviour qualifications DipCAPBT with COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) along with a certificate in nutrition. A criteria of my membership to the above training and behaviour organisations is continuing CPD (continued professional development) where a minimum of 15 hours per annum is required, which I exceed! I also hold a current Canine First Aid Certificate, am fully insured and I am proud to be veterinary recommended by many of our local Peterborough vets and work very closely with a select few. I look forward to writing a column for you in QueenBee next quarter along with blogs on their website! > Visit www.thedoghouseacademy.com
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Contractor: Where the reverse charge applies, the contractor will need to ensure that it does NOT pay over the VAT to the subcontractor irrespective of what the invoice says, as the contractor will still be liable for the VAT. Instead, the VAT will be retained, offset against the contractor’s VAT reclaim and reported in their VAT return. Subcontractor: VAT invoices will need to show more details: · Subcontractor invoices must make it clear that the domestic reverse charge applies and that the customer/ contractor is required to account for the VAT. Example wording to include on the invoice is “Reverse charge: Customer to pay VAT to HMRC S55 VATA applies.” · The VAT rate applicable and the VAT due will need to be shown (but not charged and paid over to HMRC). Any queries can be directed to Polly at LeeP Accountants ^ > Any business owners, sole-traders, contractors or landlords looking for Accountants that “go-the-extra-mile” should get in touch with the team on 01733 699033 or email contact@leepfinancial.co.uk
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s humans have over 600 muscles in our body and the gluteus maximus is the largest. It is located at the back of the hip and is also known as the buttocks. It is one of three gluteal muscles: meduis, maximus and minimus.
Although this muscle is the largest, when I test this muscle during a Physiotherapy appointment I find it is one of the weakest. Why is this? There are many factors contributing to its loss of activity but the main one is sitting. When we sit, this muscle is switched off and not being used as its main functions are: • Standing up from sitting • Holding yourself up in standing • Climbing stairs Weak gluteal muscles often contribute to: • Back pain • Knee problems • Hip and groin pain • Bursitis of the hip and knee I quite often hear patients say that they do lots of squats - and yes, squats do strengthen the gluteal muscles, but often if your leg muscles are strong they take 36
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over and the glutes become lazy. The first thing I do is to check your squat technique as this can be wrong and I will be able to identify if it uses the gluteal muscle weakness or other imbalances.
There are many exercises to help with gluteal strength but the first thing to do is to wake up this lazy muscle. This can be done in sitting, standing and lying: try to contract your gluteal muscles and hold for 10 seconds and now the tricky part is contract the right buttocks without the left and visa versa. This is harder than you think and feels impossible, but with
practice you can perfect this easily! We are telling your brain to use the gluteal muscle and this can then be activated through day-to-day activities. Pilates is a great way to activate your gluteal muscles without other groups coming in. > Check our my video on how to activate and exercise your gluteal muscles - find it on our Facebook page @ Ultimate Performance Lifestyle Ltd or on our website www.upl.life under 'news'.
There are many exercises to help with gluteal strength but the first thing to do is to wake up this lazy muscle!"
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So whenever I am kindly invited to spend some quality time with my younger sister at her seaside holiday apartment on the South West coast, I jump at the chance!
a bite to eat. We’re back on the road again By Louisa Parr in no time and as we drive through the stunning Cornish countryside and down towards the coast, I can feel the tension lifting from my shoulders and my stress levels in general have wained.
As we approach Newquay, l look out into the distance and there it is ahead... the picture perfect coastline, with its azure blue sea and “As we drive golden sandy beaches.The through the apartment has that familiar stunning Cornish warm, welcoming beach vibe about it, like an old friend countryside and that greets you with a big hug down towards the when you enter the room.
This summer was no exception, with a week away planned, the car is duly packed to capacity and along with our Momma who is also joining us, we head for Cornwall like three very coast, I can feel the Whilst we unpack, being the delightful hostess that excited children. Due to tension lifting from truly she is, my sister pours us all the usual commitments, we my shoulders” the first of many large G & T’s don’t get the chance to spend that we shall indulge in during much time together, so whilst this week. Later that evening as the sun hurtling down the motorway, we make the sets, we sit on the balcony and admire the most of this journey and catch up on all the amazing sea view. Another drink is poured latest gossip and news. We sing along to all and we are all feeling very relaxed and our favourite songs and laugh, we do lots of looking forward to our laidback week away, laughing. all is well. We stop once during our five and a half hour Let the good times be-Gin! ^ trip to stretch our legs, take a pee and grab
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Holiday 2020 By Sarah Hounsell
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ow, where has this year gone? I cannot believe another Summer is almost over, we are heading into Autumn and, dare I say it, Christmas! As I write this people have either been or are going on holiday and so now thoughts turn to next year. The trend for longhaul continues and a hugely popular choice remains Walt Disney World in Florida. With that in mind I thought I would give some ideas and tips. The question I get asked all the time is 'should I book a villa or stay on site?' The answer is 'what do YOU prefer?'
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If you stayed on site the benefits are you do not need a car and can rely on the free Disney transportation system - buses, boats and monorail . Literally you can access all of the parks easily without the need for a car or taxi. Time your booking right and you can take advantage of the free dining packages (2 meals, 2 snacks and a drink for free each day). And if you do want to go off site then you can use a taxi or Uber to visit the shopping malls of Orlando. If you want to go further afield then you should probably consider a villa, giving you flexibility to go wherever and whenever you want. If you want to relax and have a pool day then you can. Florida, of course, is not just about Disney and so you may want to head to Universal, Seaworld, Busch Gardens or the Space Centre. Why not take a drive down to the Keys, beautiful white sand and not a pair of Mickey ears in sight! For the sports fans you can catch Orlando Magic basketball,or watch Orlando City football (soccer!). The other most popular place for next year seems to be Turkey. This country is huge and has four main airports for UK flights and four very different locations. If you are looking for 5 star luxury hotels and sandy beaches then you can't go wrong with Lara Beach which has miles of luxury hotels and plenty of shops offering the very best in, shall we say, 'replica' goods! For the thrillseekers, if you fly into Antalya you have many resorts that offer big hotel chains with on site waterparks. Look up the Black Hole ride online and see if it for you. If you are all about sitting on a lovely t beach and going to a nice little taverna then get
yourself on a flight to Dalaman and go to Olu Deniz and the stunning Lagoon that always features on a Turkey brochure . Pop on a Dolmus to take a look at the village resorts of Fetiye or Hisaronu. A Dolmus is a cross between a minibus and a taxi on which you can travel for miles for just a few pennies - true story, I was sat with a chicken next to me once as the farmers also use this for transportation!
If you have any questions at all please do get in touch. If you are concerned about dealing with someone on Facebook please go to my page @Sarah Hounsell at Hays Travel and check out the Feefo reviews and feedback. I have 27 years experience in the industry so please give me a try!
And, still in Turkey, if you are wanting a lively holiday then Kusadasi is your resort, flying into Izmir. Enjoy the night life along with a few bigger hotels and the busy town with the
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shame to sacrifice the joy of a job due to one person. You may also not be the only one she is doing this too. If you call her out on her behaviour you may find she has done it to others and you’re the one who’s finally saying something. On the other hand, she may be doing this to try and connect with you. In a very strange way, people often try to build a connection with others by making them the centre of their jokes. Your manager may not realise she’s making you feel this way, and will probably feel grateful that you’ve said something. I think there’s a journey that needs to happen before you make the solid decision to leave the company. Besides, if you love what you do, that often means you’re passionate and dedicated to your job. Companies don’t want to see good people leave due to in-house conflict, so ensure to address it ^ lizaboo.co.uk
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THE NEW FACE OF DIVORCE
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f you sadly reach the conclusion that your marriage is irretrievably broken down, you can’t just make a mutual decision to start divorce proceedings. In many jurisdictions in the western world, no fault divorce has been the norm for decades, but not yet in Britain. In this country you still have to apportion blame or wait for a minimum of two years from the day of separation. Even then (on the separation ground) you need the consent of the other spouse, without which you would have to wait five years. No fault divorce was first introduced by the Family Law Act 1996 but was later considered unworkable and repealed. There has been a movement for reform ever since and demands for change mounted after the Tini Owens case last year. Mrs Owens had filed for divorce on the grounds of her husband’s unreasonable behaviour but she failed right up to the Supreme Court to provide sufficient evidence of that behaviour being unreasonable enough and the divorce was thrown out. She has had to wait for the expiry of the full five years. Mrs Owen’s situation was highly unusual and it is very rare for divorce
proceedings to be contested. Nonetheless it is not a good start to ending the marriage when you have to raise allegations of unpalatable behaviour which often sets the tone for the rest of the case. The new law is likely to require that just one of the spouses gives notice that the marriage has broken down and the separation period is reduced to nine months. The Government was committed to reforming divorce law in the next parliamentary session, which started in May. However, it seems that the turmoil over Brexit has derailed this timetable. But the push for reform is now very strong and the lobbying of Resolution, the national family lawyers’ association, is relentless. So we very much hope that within the next 12 months at most, ending a marriage will no longer be the often fraught process that it currently is.
The divorce reform will not affect the law concerning matrimonial finances however. This will continue to be a challenging process full of legal pitfalls. Unless yours is the most basic of cases, it is always wise to seek advice from a family law specialist before agreeing the terms of a financial settlement. For those who apply for divorce online, a word of warning in this context: you must make sure that as Petitioner, you tick the boxes for making a financial application for you and the children, if they are under 18. If you fail to do this, you may be disqualified in the future from applying for a share of the marital assets ^ Belinda Smith is the owner and principal of Belinda Smith and’t Co., Family Law solicitors based ” at Asset House, 27-28 Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SR
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ur impact on the world, as a growing human population, is undeniable, and action must be taken sooner, because there may not be a later.
Globally we are using more resources than the planet can renew each year. The scale and impact of climate change is unprecedented, and it’s the biggest challenge we have ever faced. We are already seeing the effects of rising temperatures with food insecurity and extreme weather conditions. That’s why the environmental charity PECT is launching a ‘Green Networking’ event, bringing together likeminded organisations and professionals throughout the region to discuss sustainability. Don’t miss your chance to hear why climate change matters, what can be done about it, and to look at making a difference for Peterborough and the planet.
This event coincides with the exhibition ‘Gaia’, an artwork by Luke Jerram which will be displayed at Peterborough Cathedral from 19th August until 15th September 2019. This 7m diameter sphere features detailed NASA imagery of the earth’s surface, and is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the fragile beauty of the earth that we need to protect and care for. For further information, see www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/gaia The ‘Green Networking’ event has been made possible thanks to support from Peterborough Cathedral and sponsorship by Roythornes Solicitors. “We’re delighted to be involved in this important event,” explains Mark Dodds from Roythornes Solicitors. “It will take place in a building that was built by thousands of people taking a long-term view. The situation we are in is in many ways similar, but the scale is much larger and the stakes even higher. It’s imperative that organisations such as ourselves take responsibility for our actions, and we’re looking forward to meeting like-minded businesses for an interesting and informative discussion.”
The ‘Green Networking’ event will be held on Thursday 12th September 2019, 6.30pm to 8.30pm in The New Building at Peterborough Cathedral.
The Green Networking is a free event. Access to the New Building is through the main entrance at Peterborough Cathedral. Drinks and vegetarian and vegan canapes will be available.
Dr Toby Willison, Executive Director of Operations at the Environment Agency, will be the keynote speaker at this event with his talk: ‘What does the future look like with a changing climate?’
Booking is essential, please reserve your place online at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ green-networking-tickets or search for ‘Green Networking Peterborough’ online.
“We know that great environmental work is already taking place across the city by individuals and organisations,” explains PECT’s Interim CEO Stuart Dawks. “But we took the view that more can be achieved when people work together. The idea of this event is to form those networks, start those conversations and really build momentum as quickly as we can for making a difference.”
> For more information, call PECT on 01733 568408 or visit www.pect.org.uk
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t’s hard to think of Autumn settling in as I write this now, on a gloriously hot Summer’s day in August, with the doors open, brightness and birdsong filling the house. Looking over the photos of our successes this year at the QueenBee allotment, it’s amazing that right now our plot is still bountiful and beautiful, bursting with a colourful abundance of fresh produce ready to be harvested at our leisure, with plenty more to come throughout the coming season. Each week for the past few months we’ve been able to take home enough fruit and vegetables to sustain three generations of family (with plenty to spare). To me, that’s success worth shouting about! Also, as the weather has provided us with plenty of rainy periods this summer, our plants have been happy with a little extra watering. Combined with the weedsuppressing methods we’ve started using, the plot has required minimal work, which makes the experience feel all the more successful. We’ve also managed to make this eco-project even greener by significantly reducing the content of our recycling bins, shredding up every bit of paper and card waste for our compost and using boxes to layer with the mulch. Since most of our food comes from the plot, our household waste bin doesn’t see much action either, so this project really is reducing our footprint significantly. All the money we’ve saved on food bills has paid for us to have a family holiday too - the perks seem endless! It’s been an empowering season in terms
of learning new skills and developing our experience as vegetable gardeners, that’s for sure! This feeling makes me super excited to utilise more of our new knowledge in our plans next year – but I try not to get too ahead of myself. For now, we’re pulling up the produce and replacing it with seeds that will grow happily throughout Autumn and Winter, such as beets, onions, spinach, lettuce, peas and kale. It really is liberating to be feeding our families on this scale, from our humble plot, entirely from seeds we’ve nurtured to fruition. This has certainly become a huge part of our way of life and makes us all the more determined to continue doing everything we can to become as self-sustaining and friendly to our Earth as possible, working with it as nature intended ^ > Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @QueenBeePboro and @earth_crafts QueenBee Autumn 2019
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ello Queenbee Readers! What a strange few months it’s been since the last edition for our gardens, from blazing heat to non stop rain. Needless to say it’s wreaked havoc with weeds/grass and certain blooms/bulbs have struggled to reach their potential. I’ve had a very busy last few months, not just keeping gardens in order but I visited the Gardeners World exhibition in Birmingham which was just fabulous! Not only did I meet Adam Frost I was fortunate to be in an audience with Monty! What a treat of a day, I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone next year. I also supported two wonderful events - the annual Kids County Show at The Peterborough Showground where 5,000 school children visited, I designed an outdoor garden den and the children absolutely loved it. I also volunteered at Facet Adult Education Centre in March which is an incredible learning facility for adults where we made hanging baskets to raise much needed funds for the charity, it was great fun! 52
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A few tips for the upcoming months going into my favourite Season Autumn. Keep your borders weeded as weeds will battle with your pretties to steal their nutrients, and turn the soil over to loosen roots, top weeding isn’t enough, established weeds will rule! If you are going away on your holidays move your pots into the shade and stand in a container of water to aid hydration. Dead head any fading blooms to encourage new buds, and give any straggly plants like geranium a good chop, any self seeding plants try to hard prune before the seeds start flying around, or you might want to develop a more wild/meadow effect next year in that case allow extra time in the borders. The fun thing about gardening is as long as you keep on top of what you are growing and looking after your plants your garden will love you back. See you in the Winter when all the fun begins to prepare for Spring bulbs and putting your garden to bed ^ > Follow me on Facebook or Instagram @kerry loves gardening
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From the top: 1. Volunteering at Facet Adult Education Centre in March. 2. The kids loved this outdoor garden den that I designed for the annual Kids County Show at The Peterborough Showground. 3. I was lucky enough to meet Adam Frost at the Gardeners World exhibition in Birmingham! QueenBee Autumn 2019
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times worse? Plus it will be full of strong, fit, lithe women who will all stand there pointing and laughing at me? The next day, after being cajoled by my amazing thirteen-year-old daughter who promised to be my gym buddy, we joined a bloody gym. The instructor who carried out my induction was brilliant and listened to all my joint problem woes then gave me a long list of equipment and exercises I should use to get maximum benefit with minimum pain, not only in the gym but in the pool too. I felt slightly more positive and concluded this gym malarkey might actually work.
Fast forward a couple of It was only when I decided "It was only when months and I can feel a huge to take up running again in difference in myself. I’ve I decided to take January that I had to wave bought a fit bit and watched as the little white flag and admit up running again in my heart health has improved, defeat. My knees, my right hip January that I had my daily steps have increased and my lower back weren’t to wave the little and my activity levels have having any of it. I went to my risen. But I’ve also noticed that GP who agreed something white flag and the gym isn’t full of Joe Wicks wasn’t quite right and sent me admit defeat" clones at all. It’s not scary or for blood tests. These came intimidating. It’s full of normal back abnormal and I was people of all shapes and referred to Rheumatology. The big day is sizes, all doing their bit next week. But in the meantime, my very to keep fit and well. Just friendly, informative and helpful GP advised like me ^ me to swim and join a gym. Join a GYM? How on earth could a gym help me? Surely all those machines will make matters ten
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